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Patrick R. Cowlishaw

Patrick R. Cowlishaw

Partner, Dallas
214.953.6049
pcowlishaw@jw.com
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Patrick R. Cowlishaw

Patrick R. Cowlishaw

Partner, Dallas
214.953.6049
pcowlishaw@jw.com
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Practice Areas

  • Trial & Appellate Litigation
  • Environment & Natural Resources
  • Energy

Experience

  • Business Litigation
  • Electric Regulatory
  • Energy Litigation
  • Energy Regulation & Governmental Affairs
  • Power Generation

“Patrick Cowlishaw is recognized for long years of experience in the power sector. He represents clients before the PUCT in rate cases and is knowledgeable of market structuring. Interviewees state: ‘He is a good communicator who interfaces well with other parties.”

— Chambers USA

“Pat has this way of taking the complex issues with which we deal and presenting them smoothly, almost like telling a story.”

— Stacy Whitehurst, Vice-President-Regulatory, Texas-New Mexico Power Company

Biography

Now largely retired, Patrick R. Cowlishaw served as advisor and advocate in complex litigation and regulatory matters, most often to clients in the electric power, solid waste management, and telecommunications industries. Pat led the firm’s electric power regulatory practice, recognized as leaders in Texas since Chambers began reporting that category in 2011. In controversies that often required navigating complicated technical, financial, and public policy issues, as well as legal ones, Pat’s deep experience helped clients make sound strategic judgments and build compelling presentations in fast-changing regulatory and industry environments with a record of resulting success.

Pat also was grateful to serve as Jackson Walker’s first General Counsel, a position he held from 2008 through March 2022.

Additional Languages

German

Education

A.B., with distinction, Stanford University

  • Phi Beta Kappa

J.D., Stanford University Law School

  • Order of the Coif

Bar Admissions

Texas

Court Admissions

United States Supreme Court

United States Court of Appeals for the Second, Fifth and Eleventh Circuits

United States District Court for the Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas

United States District Court for the Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of New York

  • Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, 2011-2020
    • Ranked for Energy: State Regulatory and Litigation (Electricity) – Texas
  • The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), 2006-2025
    • Commercial Litigation, 2024-2025
    • Environmental Law, 2006-2011
    • Environmental Litigation, 2012-2021
  • Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters, 2013-2017
  • Who’s Who in Energy, Dallas Business Journal, 2013
  • Public Service Recognized, Texas PUC, 2000
  • AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell

  • North Dallas Chamber of Commerce
    • Board of Directors, 2006-14, ex officio, 2015-Present
    • Board Chairman, 2013
  • YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas, Board of Directors, 2016-Present
    • Executive Committee, 2019-Present
  • YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Foundation, Board of Directors, 2019-Present
  • Lake Highlands YMCA
    • Board of Directors, 2001-2010
    • Board President, 2009-2010

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August 15, 2024
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‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Features 306 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2025 Edition, Including 9 “Lawyers of the Year” and 75 “Ones to Watch”

The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 306 Jackson Walker attorneys across 81 specialty practice areas in its 2025 edition, including 9 Lawyers of the Year and 75 Ones to Watch. In this year’s guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (75 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (55 attorneys) and the addition of 27 attorneys as Best Lawyers.

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August 17, 2023
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‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 287 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2024 Edition, Including 12 “Lawyers of the Year” and 80 “Ones to Watch”

The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 287 Jackson Walker attorneys across 5 offices and 82 specialty practice areas in its 2024 edition, including 12 Lawyers of the Year and 80 Ones to Watch. In this year’s guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (66 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (60 attorneys) and the addition of 35 attorneys as Best Lawyers.

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August 20, 2020
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‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 164 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2021 Edition, Including 9 “Lawyers of the Year” and 25 “Ones to Watch”

Jackson Walker congratulates the 164 attorneys who were selected by their peers as Best Lawyers, including 9 Lawyers of the Year and 25 Ones to Watch, across 6 offices and 66 specialty practice areas.

April 23, 2020
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Chambers and Partners Recognizes Jackson Walker Attorneys and Practices in 2020 USA and Global Guides

Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has selected 30 attorneys and nine practice areas for inclusion in the 2020 edition of the Global and USA guides.

August 14, 2019
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‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 109 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2020 Edition, With Eight Named “Lawyers of the Year”

Jackson Walker congratulates our 109 attorneys named to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Lawyers in America 2020 list, including eight attorneys who were named “Lawyers of the Year.”

April 29, 2019
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Chambers and Partners Recognizes Jackson Walker Attorneys and Practices Among 2019 USA and Global Guides

Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has selected 27 attorneys and nine practice areas for inclusion in the 2019 edition of the global and USA guides.

August 16, 2018
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Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 98 Jackson Walker Attorneys

Best Lawyers listings are based on an exhaustive peer review survey of thousands of attorneys who vote on the legal abilities of others in their practice areas. For over three decades, recognition in Best Lawyers has been regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honor, since an attorney cannot pay to be listed.

May 3, 2018
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Chambers USA 2018 Recognizes Jackson Walker Attorneys and Practices

Jackson Walker is pleased to announce 26 attorneys have been ranked in the 2018 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business guide, with four additional attorneys identified as “recognized practitioners.”

September 6, 2017
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53 Jackson Walker Attorneys Named to 2017 “Texas Super Lawyers” List

Thomson Reuters has named 53 Jackson Walker attorneys to its 2017 ‘Texas Super Lawyers’ list. According to Thomson Reuters, the list recognizes a “credible, comprehensive and diverse” selection of “outstanding attorneys,” and serves as a resource for those in search of legal counsel.

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Recognition & Accolades

  • Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, 2011-2020
    • Ranked for Energy: State Regulatory and Litigation (Electricity) – Texas
  • The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), 2006-2025
    • Commercial Litigation, 2024-2025
    • Environmental Law, 2006-2011
    • Environmental Litigation, 2012-2021
  • Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters, 2013-2017
  • Who’s Who in Energy, Dallas Business Journal, 2013
  • Public Service Recognized, Texas PUC, 2000
  • AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell

Community Involvement

  • North Dallas Chamber of Commerce
    • Board of Directors, 2006-14, ex officio, 2015-Present
    • Board Chairman, 2013
  • YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas, Board of Directors, 2016-Present
    • Executive Committee, 2019-Present
  • YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Foundation, Board of Directors, 2019-Present
  • Lake Highlands YMCA
    • Board of Directors, 2001-2010
    • Board President, 2009-2010

Practice Areas

  • Energy
  • Environment & Natural Resources
  • Trial & Appellate Litigation

Experience

  • Business Litigation
  • Electric Regulatory
  • Energy Litigation
  • Energy Regulation & Governmental Affairs
  • Power Generation

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